Castelli or Gore ?????????

Sportful Survival has got to
Sportful Survival has got to be worth a mention in my opinion. Great Gore-Tex jacket, has kept me warm and dry in some atrocious weather recently. Within budget at the moment too.

Castelli direct from china.
Castelli direct from china. Nothing ostracises you quite like rocking up to a club run wearing pretty much the same piece of kit as some mamil and letting them know it cost best part of a tenner.

I got a gore windstopper at a race one year, to be honest it has stayed tightly squashed into a water bottle most of the year, but when the weather really does turn south and it has to come out it stands up to the rain admirably.

Have to say though I find I cook to death wearing ‘jackets’ much prefer LS Roubaix(TM) type jerseys through winter

Castelli all day, everyday.
Castelli all day, everyday. Nothing says ‘commuter’ and ‘I heart Evans’ like Gore.

If you’re looking for race
If you’re looking for race fit then Castelli without a doubt. Gore make great kit but personally I’m less convinced by some of the tailoring.

I’d try on both and see though, like I say quality wise Gore is very good stuff.

Sportful are well worth a look if Castelli isn’t quite your shape. Love the look of their kit and I don’t doubt it’s good but I just didn’t fit into it as well.

Castelli every time.
The dhb
Castelli every time.

The dhb one is very good though.

And I have one from CREW ROOM – which is actually a rowing brand. It’s like a drysuit.

Depends what you want and
Depends what you want and need from a jacket. If you’ve already got a waterproof jacket, then a good softshell jacket could be the best option. They’re toasty warm, keep the wind out and are pretty good in light rain too, and really versatile – it’s rarely cold enough that a softshell won’t cope. You can easily stuff a few more layers underneath or over the top to adapt

My softshell jackets get a LOT more use than any other my hardshell or waterproof jackets. They’re perfect for UK riding. With your budget you’ve got quite a large choice as well. Worth checking out available online discounts, can often get some good deals

Rapha Wind Jacket. It’s
Rapha Wind Jacket. It’s really got to be thrown into the mix because it’s within budget – £170, and is one of the best performing jackets I’ve come across.

Very lightweight, packs down very small, is wonderfully breathable and extremely comfortable – Can be used for three seasons. It’s water resistant, and dries super quick too.

Either way, I would suggest getting windproof over waterproof – much more versatile.